How to recall a message in google mail
To recall a message in Gmail, you can use the "Undo Send" feature, which allows you to retract a message within a certain time frame after sending it. Here's how:
Method 1: Using the "Undo Send" feature
- Go to your Gmail inbox and click on the "Undo" button that appears at the top of the page after sending a message. This button is only available for a short period of time after sending the message.
- Click on the "Undo" button to retract the message.
Method 2: Using the "Undo Send" feature with a browser extension
- Install the "Undo Send" browser extension from the Chrome Web Store or the Firefox Add-ons store.
- Once installed, the extension will add a "Undo" button to your Gmail compose window.
- After sending a message, click on the "Undo" button to retract the message.
Method 3: Using the "Send and Archive" feature
- Go to your Gmail inbox and click on the "Send and Archive" button instead of just "Send".
- This will send the message and archive it immediately, effectively recalling the message.
Note: The "Undo Send" feature is only available for a short period of time after sending a message, typically around 5-10 seconds. If you don't see the "Undo" button, it's likely that the message has already been sent and can't be recalled.
Recalling a message that's already been sent
If you've already sent a message and want to recall it, you can try using the "Reply" feature to send a new message that cancels or corrects the original message. However, this method is not foolproof and may not work if the recipient has already read the original message.
Recalling a message from someone else
Unfortunately, there is no way to recall a message that was sent to you by someone else. If you receive a message that you don't want to keep, you can simply delete it or mark it as spam.